Clearwater Catch Me If You Can Hoodie (photo from the Outdoor Voices website)

Back view of the hoodie. The model is 5' 9" (photo from the Outdoor Voices website)

Newcomer American activewear brand Outdoor Voices has been getting a lot of primo press lately so I decided to order a piece to check it out. I am not a fan of the seaming across the legs on the leggings and crops and the bras/bra tops didn't do much for me, but the looser fitting items like the Catch Me If You Can Hoodie, Running Woman Sweats, and the Racerback tank looked like they had a lot of couch-surfing cozy-comfy-yet-with-a-flattering-fit potential. The overall look of the brand is definitely casual, which is by design. A point of interest - part of their design team has a lululemon pedigree.

Though I am a big nylon snob when it comes to my activewear and all the OV stuff is polyester blend (they do have a cotton tank) I chose to be open minded and ordered the Catch Me If You Can Hoodie ($85) in Clearwater. Choosing a color was tough since OV has a lot of pretty heathered colors to choose from. The founder says she prefers heathers and textures because "it disguises imperfections" - music to my ears. Though a limited selection of OV is offered via J Crew and Bandier I decided to order from their website since they offer free shipping and returns.

The packing tape is their hashtag catch phrase - #DoingThings

Shipping came out of New York (yay for no sales tax!) and was packed up within a couple of hours of my order. It took three business days to get to me.

Some very cute packaging inside.

The folder cover that contained my receipt, return label, and a poster.

Some nice stitching detail on the sleeves. The sleeves have thumbholes.

Hoodie drawstring is very basic.

Hang tag. These photos probably capture the color most correctly.

Fabric content and care tag is sewn into the side seam. This piece is made in the US.

The Outdoor Voices OV logo is reflective and on the front kangaroo pocket.

These are the measurements for the size L.

The material is super soft and stretchy - very cozy. It feels a bit like a slicker rulu to me. I think it's more compressive than rulu so not as clingy and revealing of flaws. The weight and thickness is very similar to rulu, perhaps a touch thicker/heavier. I thought the fit was a flattering TTS but if you want to layer more than a tank under it I'd size up. The seams are not flat seamed down the arm and sides but are everywhere else. It's a nice lightweight to/from piece for summer or a nice lounge piece for indoors. From just wearing it around my air conditioned living room, I'd say the warmth is probably on par with rulu or better. Reviews on the J. Crew site are very positive. It's too hot today for me to wear it but I plan on taking the tags off it as soon as I can. I'll update with how it wears and breathes but I like it. I am eyeing the sweatpants to get next.

Anyone else already try Outdoor Voices? How do you like and how is it wearing for you?

About Me

For 18 years I was an electrical engineer working in communications satellite system engineering. I've worked at Boeing, Booz, Allen & Hamilton, and General Electric. For the past ten years I've been a stay at home mom who keeps busy volunteering in my community and chauffeuring my three children to their activities. I live in Orange County, California.

The inaugural Sea Wheeze inspired me to take up running two years ago. I have completed ten half marathons and have three more scheduled for 2015. I mostly run these days but also go to the gym ~3-4 days a week for spin class, weight lifting, and cardio.

I discovered Lululemon six years ago and really liked the fit and performance of the clothes. I do check out other brands so if you would like me to review your product please contact me.

If you would like to contact me, my email address is lululemonaddict@gmail.com.